CHRIS MULLIN, Quincy: Electric car event is worth a visit

Wednesday

As a resident who loves my electric car, I encourage people to attend “Quincy Drives Electric” on Friday, Sept. 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Quincy Farmers Market.

The event is part of “National Electric Drive Week,” a celebration to highlight the clean-air benefits, cost-savings and fun of electric vehicles (EVs). There will be several EV models showcased, as well as EV owners and dealers available to answer questions. My EV is roomy and fun to drive. I received substantial incentives making it affordable to lease, and I’m saving hundreds of dollars per year on fuel and maintenance. Equally important is that more EVs on the roads means cleaner air, less greenhouse gas emissions contributing to climate change, and better energy security for the country.

I didn’t realize how easy and beneficial it would be to switch to electric until I was able to touch various EVs and speak with EV owners myself last year – which is why I’d encourage everyone who may be considering buying or leasing a car to attend this event.

CHRIS MULLIN

Quincy

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